Articles Tagged with Pilosebaceous Unit

Acne Problems

Acne starts in the pilosebaceous unit when sebum and keratinocytes block a follicle. Bacterial growth (Cutibacterium acnes) and immune response cause inflammation and pimples. Modern treatment includes topical retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics (used carefully), hormonal therapies, and isotretinoin for severe cases.

Treat Blackheads

Blackheads (open comedones) form when sebum and shed cells clog a follicle and darken by oxidation. Current first-line treatments are topical retinoids and keratolytic agents; antibiotics are not primary therapy for noninflammatory blackheads.